International Student Services Office - We're here for you!

International
Student Services
      Office
  We’re here for you!

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Can you believe it’s almost
time to start your new McGill
         Adventure?

      Are you ready?

    Let’s go over some of the
   essentials you need to know
        before you arrive!

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Presentation Outline
  • An introduction to:
       • Montreal
       • McGill
       • International Student Services
  • Essentials
       • Banking, Paying Tuition
       • Housing
  •   Making Connections
  •   What I wish I knew
  •   Questions
  •   Chat by Region

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About You: International Students

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About You: International Students

                           2020-2021
                       12,228 International
                            Students

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About: Enrolment Services

• Recruitment
• Admissions
• Government Reporting
• Records
• Exams
• Convocation
• Service Point

And much more!
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About Us: ISS

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ISS Services
 • Immigration information
 • Health insurance
 • Orientation activities
 • The Buddy Program
 • First Friend
 • Meet and Greets
 • Webinars
   (e.g. Winter 101, Immigration, etc.)

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Bookmark our website
http://www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents/

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Connect with us online!

        “Like” us on
        facebook.com/mcgill.iss

        Follow us on Instagram: ISSMcgill

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Part I Re-cap – Are your documents ready?
Immigration
   • How to get your Study Permit
   • How to get your CAQ
   • ISS Covid-19 FAQ

Missed Part I?
• All the info can be found on our orientation webinars website

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COVID-19 Information: Winter 2021
• McGill has a dedicated website on COVID-19. We invite you to consult this website for up-to-date
  information on the impact of COVID-19 on McGill’s activities, such as course delivery and convocation.

• Winter 2021 will begin as scheduled and will proceed remotely. While you may begin your courses online
  from outside of Canada without a valid CAQ and study permit, you should apply for your documents as
  soon as possible.
     Beginning online courses without a valid CAQ or study permit approval letter may have an impact on
      your eligibility for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and the length of the PGWP.
     You must have a valid CAQ and study permit to study in Canada once in-person instruction resumes.
     McGill needs a copy of your valid immigration documents on record throughout your registration at
      McGill. As a result, you may receive automated emails from McGill Legal Documents requesting a copy
      of your CAQ and study permit.

• As this information is rapidly evolving, we invite you to consult our COVID-19 Updates website in order to
  have access to a list of official government resources and FAQs related to travel and applying for
  immigration documents.

Note: This information is up to date as of November 5, 2020. Please check IRCC’s website for more up to date
information.

Have a question?
    Ask it now!

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2 Campuses

And free, dedicated shuttle buses
     that run between them

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Downtown Campus

                   Not sure what campus you’ll be on?
                      Check your Admissions Letter!

Macdonald Campus
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The Essentials
   • Banking

   • Paying Tuition

   • Service Point

   • Housing

   • Quarantine

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Banking
  • Banks in Canada are all highly regulated

  • Many banks to choose from; consider
      Student plans/rates offered
      Services included
      Convenience

  • Most banks will require 2 pieces of ID
      Passport and Study Permit
      Proof of Residence
      Proof of Registration

     N.B. You do not need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to open a bank account.
     N.B. You can begin to open an account online and then complete the
     application when you arrive in Montreal

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Paying Tuition
 Tuition deadline:
 January 6th, 2021

 Payment can be made by:
   1. CIBC International Student Pay
   2. Western Union Global Pay for Students
   3. Bank Wire Transfer
   4. Cheque/International Draft

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Need more information?

Contact Student Accounts
  Visit: Service Point (corner McTavish & Sherbrooke)
  Phone: (514) 398-7878
  Email: student.accounts@mcgill.ca

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SERVICE POINT
•   Legal document submission and review
•   Registration services
•   ID cards
•   Student fee payment & support
•   Minerva Help Desk
•   Study Abroad & Student Exchanges

     www.mcgill.ca/accepted/nextsteps
     www.mcgill.ca/servicepoint/contact-us
     www.mcgill.ca/student-records/forms

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Housing
On Campus
• Residences are open for Winter 2021
• Deadline to apply: Nov. 27
• Residence Life Covid-19 FAQ page

Off-Campus Housing
• July 1 Leases / Subleases
• Choosing a neighbourhood
• Where to look for housing
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Quarantine
• 14-day Quarantine Period
• https://www.mcgill.ca/studentservices/quarantine

• Create your Quarantine Plan
• Submit your Quarantine Plan via ArriveCan
• Check-in with ArriveCan
• Where to Quarantine
• Logistics: Groceries and Wifi

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Have a question?
    Ask it now!

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Making new connections

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Consider joining:

            McGill
        International
           Student
           Network

          McGill
          Exchange      Macdonald
          Student                                         Student Society
                         Campus                           Clubs & Associations
          Association    Students’   Post Graduate     Don’t miss Activities Night
                          Society    Student Society         in Sept & Jan!

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The International Buddy Program
• Now in its 33rd year, the Buddy Program has
  helped thousands of international students settle
  into life as a McGill student.

• Connects new international students with
  returning students.

• Buddies can also offer linguistic support, cultural
  guidance and information about life at McGill.

• Find out more at: https://mcgillbuddyprogram.com/

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What I wish I Had Known…
“Your Hydro Bill is for electricity”
“West side is more English and East side is more French”
“Healthy McGill gives out lots of free stuff”
“I wish I had put more effort into my studies in first year”
“-I wish I had known that there are so many services available that help students
succeed both academically and mentally/physically/emotionally etc.”
“8:30 AM classes and consecutive classes with locations halfway across the campus
is not so ideal”
“I would encourage you to be open; be open to meet new people not only from
your culture but from others as well because this is the opportunity of a lifetime”

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Still have questions?
      Contact us!

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International
Student Services
 General Information
   514-398-4349
   international.students@mcgill.ca

 Buddy Program
   international.buddy@mcgill.ca

 Health Insurance
   international.health@mcgill.ca

 Orientation and Webinars
   events.iss@mcgill.ca

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Need more information?
Bookmark our online International Student
Pre-Arrival Resource page
                    Like and Follow us on
                    facebook.com/mcgill.iss

                    Follow us @ISSMcGill

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